What Are Some Really Romantic Date Ideas?

By: Cathryn Whitehead

Everyone has their own idea of what a romantic date consists of. One couple might like to root for their favorite sports team while another may enjoy singing karaoke duets. Nature lovers may find camping very romantic while city slickers might prefer a five-star hotel. When planning a really romantic date, consider your significant other's preferences to provide an outing to remember.

Cruise

Book a lunch or dinner cruise on a nearby waterway. Daylight cruises provide stunning views of wildlife and nature while evening and night cruises offer beautiful sunsets, star gazing and the opportunity to stare at the bright city lights. If you can afford it, many cruise lines allow you to rent boats for a private party. Chartering a cruise for just you and your date will offer you privacy and seclusion as you enjoy dinner by candlelight with your choice of music playing in the background.

Casino Trip

A trip to a casino can be one of the most romantic date ideas available if you choose the right casino. In addition to gaming tables and slot machines, many casinos contain excellent restaurants, lounges, international entertainment, hotel rooms and spas. Call or visit a casino's website to find special offers and packages that include any combination of dinner, live entertainment, a spa visit, a room with a Jacuzzi, wine, flowers and complementary slot dollars. Dine at a nice restaurant, enjoy a comedy act or music, have a couples massage at the spa, relax in the Jacuzzi and play a few games. Even if you lose a little money, you'll feel like a winner.

Dance

Dress up and take your date to a dance club or another venue that plays the type of music to which you enjoy dancing. If you and your significant other don't dance, take a dance lesson together. Learn romantic dances that keep you in each other's arms, such as the waltz, tango, rumba, swing or slow dancing and spend the rest of the evening practicing your moves.

Beach Picnic

Spend the day and evening on the beach. Take a blanket and pack your cooler with sandwiches, gourmet cheese, crackers, celery, fruit, dark chocolate and chilled wine or another favorite beverage. Swim, lay on the beach, build sand castles and collect seashells or rocks along the shoreline. Snuggle together as the sun sets and gaze at the constellations in the sky as you watch for meteor showers.

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About the Author

Cathryn Whitehead graduated from the University of Michigan in 1987. She has published numerous articles for various websites. Her poems have been published in several anthologies and on Poetry.com. Whitehead has done extensive research on health conditions and has a background in education, household management, music and child development.